Japan exports drop for 10th month in a row in July

as per title. the slide continues.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-exports-drop-for-10th-month-in-a-row-in-july-2016-08-17

 

its not all doom and gloom though. the Philippines is doing well.

Philippines economy gains steam, up 7% in Q2

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/philippines-economy-gains-steam-up-7-in-q2-2016-08-17